Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Director: Patty Jenkins Screenwriters: Patty Jenkins, Geoff Johns, Dave Callaham Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal When Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman arrived in 2017 it felt like a turning point: a major studio superhero film centered on a woman and made by a woman, one that embraced the … Read more

Cinema exists to be watched, felt, experienced and examined. Great films reflect our best strengths, our deepest fears and our truest aspirations. They are collaborative works of art intended to be shared in darkened rooms, drawing audiences into other lives and perspectives, inviting empathy for characters across time and place. Film is more than a … Read more

In 2020, The Film Magazine published hundreds of pieces, from deep readings of classics and analyses of “so bad it’s good” films to reviews of new releases and coverage of major festivals. Our content ranges from Top 10 lists and ranked round-ups to thoughtful essays and interviews. A team of twenty regular writers, supported by … Read more

In a year that upended how we watch movies, compiling a list of the Best Films of 2020 highlights both resilience and creativity in cinema. After the historic success of Parasite—an internationally released film that won Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Director and Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars—2020 began with real momentum. Then the … Read more

The postponement of major studio releases like No Time to Die, Dune, Black Widow and entries in the Fast and Furious franchise into 2021 left a noticeable gap in our cinematic lives. With movie theaters largely closed, streaming services lacking many anticipated premieres, and only a handful of ardent cinephiles tracking awards-season contenders and select … Read more

10 Best Films Released in the UK in 2020 2020 was a year few will forget. The coronavirus pandemic reshaped daily life, cut many lives tragically short and forced cinemas to close their doors for months. The film industry was pushed to adapt: major releases were postponed, and studios experimented with premium video-on-demand and shorter … Read more

The upheaval of 2020 made it easy for many notable horror films to slip past broader attention. While some higher-profile titles found audiences during lockdown windows, many equally compelling works arrived through niche VOD models or quiet streaming releases and deserved wider notice. This curated list focuses on the 10 best horror films of 2020 … Read more

In a year when major studios delayed or reshaped release plans, 2020 still delivered a surprising number of mainstream comic book adaptations across theaters and streaming platforms. While Marvel Studios had a quieter calendar, audiences saw five notable comic book films reach wide release or premium streaming, offering a varied mix of styles, stars and … Read more

Every December the same question resurfaces: is Die Hard (1988) a Christmas film? Whether you side with yes or no, the debate highlights a wider point — many films are set during the holiday season without being traditional Christmas movies. The festive backdrop can heighten contrast, deepen mood, or amplify satire, allowing stories that are … Read more

Breathless (1960) Director: Jean-Luc Godard Screenwriters: Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg, Jean-Pierre Melville Jean-Luc Godard’s arrival with Breathless (À bout de souffle) announced a new, restless energy in cinema. Positioned among the key figures of the French New Wave, Godard reshaped film language in the 1960s and beyond alongside peers such … Read more